Plan for the Formation of a Regiment
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Plan for the Formation of a Regiment
Description
Smith submits his recommendations for altering the plan for the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle that should rely on well organized battalions. The brilliant dashes and light touches of advanced light infantry will not answer the Army's purposes. Offers suggestions for organization of military.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
05
author
sent from location
Union Brigade [Scotch Plains, NJ]
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
William S Smith
regiment
infantry
battalion
corps
company
platoon
notable location
Union Brigade
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
notable item/thing
report
notable idea/issue
exercise
march
travel
organization
document number
1800040560000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William S. Smith | Union Brigade [Scotch Plains, NJ] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |